NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,385 km
5,832 miles
QIQ
Rio Claro
Brazil
Distance
9,385 km
5,832 mi / 5,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QIQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rio Claro Airport
IATA Code NBO QIQ
ICAO Code HKJK SDRK
City Nairobi Rio Claro
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,991 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -22.430000, -47.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rio Claro (QIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil is 9,385 kilometers (5,832 miles / 5,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Nairobi, it's 18:08 in Rio Claro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,339 feet between the two airports. Rio Claro Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio Claro (QIQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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